A woman was recently dress-coded at an all-female gym for wearing leggings that were deemed “too distracting” to other gymgoers. Kerry Schwartz, known as comfywith_kerry on TikTok, shared her experience in a video on the platform. She explained that she had always struggled with body dysmorphia and feeling comfortable in gyms, and that the comments about her attire made her feel embarrassed and uncomfortable.

According to Schwartz, the manager of the gym approached her and told her that other gymgoers had been complaining about her leggings, claiming that they were offensive. Schwartz shared a photo of her outfit, which included a white sports bra and yellow leggings, and stated that she was not wearing anything inappropriate. She also pointed out that her leggings simply made her “assets stand out more”.

The incident highlights the ongoing issue of women being dress-coded in various settings, including schools, workplaces, and now even in gyms. Dress codes are often justified by the argument that certain clothing is “too distracting to males”, but in this case, the gym in question was for women only. This suggests that the issue may be less about distracting men and more about imposing subjective and arbitrary standards of dress on women.

Many TikTok users commented on Schwartz’s video in support, with many pointing out that there was nothing inappropriate or offensive about her outfit. The incident highlights the need to challenge and reconsider dress codes that unfairly target and discriminate against women. It is important for individuals to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin, and for places of exercise and self-improvement, such as gyms, to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

@comfywith_kerry I was shamed at my gym for wearing the “TikTok leggings”… what are your thoughts on this?! ##gym##fitness ♬ 【No drums】 Emotional space-like epic … – MoppySound